This group of non-U.S. resident lawyers representing top multinational law firms, global corporations, and governmental bodies will convene at The Center for American and International Law to study the American judicial system, enhance their international business skills, and immerse themselves in American culture.
The Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law (SWIICL), an institute of The Center for American and International Law (CAIL), has launched the 59th Academy of American and International Law at CAIL’s education center in Plano. This multi-week legal program has drawn a diverse group of 44 participants from 22 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
The Academy offers non-U.S. resident lawyers practical skill training and substantive law subjects, including legal writing, negotiations, international arbitration, litigation, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, international taxation, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and more.
This year’s Academy participants include representatives from prominent law firms such as Baker & McKenzie, Guerrero Olivos, TozziniFreire Advogados, Legance - Avvocati Associati, Gianni & Origoni, and Brigard Urrutia. Global corporations like Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, SoftBank Group Corp., and Taiwan Power Company are also represented, along with governmental bodies including the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia and the Department of Justice in the Philippines.
Jay Ray, Director of SWIICL, shared, "The diversity of our participants showcases our program’s global reach and significance. Their unique perspectives will enrich our exploration of the American legal system and the rule of law."
Graduates of the 59th Academy will join a distinguished alumni network of over 3,300 professionals from 130 countries, many of whom have achieved significant success, including roles such as the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations and the Prime Minister of Peru. For updates and insights, follow SWIICL on LinkedIn.
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About the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law - The Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law (SWIICL) was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1963 as a division of The Center for American and International Law, an international nonprofit educational institution for lawyers, judges, and law enforcement professionals. Since 1963, SWIICL has offered annual programs focusing on international business transactions and private investments worldwide while developing professional relationships among distinguished lawyers, business leaders, and government officials worldwide. SWIICL's premier annual event is the Academy of American and International Law.
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